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Small Group Research, Vol. 34, No. 4, 497-517 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1046496403254395
© 2003 SAGE Publications

The Determinants of Team-Based Innovation in Organizations

The Role of Social Influence

David F. Caldwell

Santa Clara University

Charles A. O'Reilly, III

Stanford University

This study investigates the role of work group norms in promoting innovation in high-technology organizations. Through structured discussions, samples of senior executives identified organizational patterns and norms associated with successful innovation. Based on the results, a survey was developed and administered to a set of managers. Results show four norms associated with increased group innovation: support for risk taking, tolerance of mistakes, teamwork, and speed of action. An instrument to assess these norms is developed.

Key Words: innovation • teams • norms • creativity


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